Urinalysis Questions and Answers Already Passed

Urinalysis Questions and Answers Already Passed 1. What are the two primary components of urinalysis? A. Dipstick analysis B. Microscopic examination x 2. Name nine parameters assessed with urine dipstick analysis. Hydration status (specific gravity) Presence of blood Protein levels Glucose levels Presence of ketones Detection of bilirubin Levels of urobilinogen 2 Leukocyte esterase activity Presence of nitrites 3. What does specific gravity measurement assess? It evaluates hydration status, where higher values indicate dehydration. 4. What is the normal range for specific gravity in urine? 1.010-1.030 5. What is considered one of the initial signs of diabetic nephropathy? Microalbuminuria (levels greater than 30 mg/day) 6. What does the presence of ketonuria indicate? Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, where the body uses fat for energy. 3 7. What do bilirubin and urobilinogen in urine typically indicate? Liver disease 8. What do leukocyte esterase and nitrites in urine indicate? Urinary tract infection (presence of white blood cells and bacteria) 9. Identify the following under the microscope: WBC (white blood cell) Squamous epithelial cell Fiber